Draft:Autoban


Autoban

Autoban is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary studio that works across architecture & interiors, and product & experiential design, forging a reputation for thoughtfulness, experimentation and craftsmanship.

Known for its signature multi-layered design approach grounded in storytelling, Autoban creates stimulating and sensory environments and experiences that are deeply rooted in history, location and culture, while pushing boundaries and challenging expectations.

Following the credo of “Form, Function, Experience”, Autoban’s philosophy is to create meaningful designs that put forward enthralling narratives. Singularity in experience is achieved through multiplicity in design, rich materials and textures are layered to create minimal forms and create truly unique, timeless and memorable experiences that speak powerfully to both place and people.

Founded in 2003 by Seyhan Özdemir Sarper and Sefer Çağlar, Autoban is credited with redefining the cityscape of Istanbul, and the studio’s portfolio includes award-winning work in hospitality, transportation, commercial, retail, office and public realm environments in major cities across Europe and Central and South-East Asia. Notable recent works include the new Manchester Stock Exchange Hotel, the Joali Being and Joali Maldives Resorts, and the Heydar Aliyev International Airport terminal in Baku.  

Autoban also has a signature furniture and lighting collection that is sold at over 50 points internationally.  Product and experiential designs have been showcased at major design exhibitions, installations and art events worldwide, including LDF, ICFF, Salon Del Mobile, Design Biennale Interieur Kortrijk ve London Design Biennale.  

Autoban has been internationally recognized with distinctive design awards such as the Wallpaper Magazine Best Newcomers Award in 2004, 2022 Red Dot Design Award for Architecture and Interior Design for the Galataport Cruise Terminal , the Wallpaper Magazine Best Newcomers Award in 2004; the Skytrax World Airports Awards “World’s Best Business Class Airport Lounge”, the 2014 Red Dot Design Award and Architizer Jury’s Special Award in the airport category for the design of the Heydar Aliyev International Airport; and the International Yacht & Aviation Award in Interior Design for Aquarius (the 45m superyacht).  

Autoban’s expansive portfolio was also honored with a 2014 Gestalten publication that presents a rich selection of the studio’s first ten years of work.

Recent Awards

Projects  (Interior & Architecture)

  • 2024 IFI DDA – IFI Design Distinction BRONZE Award, STAY – INCLUDING HOTELS AND GUESTHOUSES, Joali Being
  • 2023 TraMod Awards, Professional Interior Design Category, Joali Being
  • 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards, Best Regional Airport in Central Asia/CIS - Heydar Aliyev International Airport
  • 2023 EDIDA Turkey Elle Decoration International Design Awards, Interior Designer of the Year
  • 2022 Red Dot Design Award – Galataport Istanbul Underground Cruise Passenger Terminal
  • 2022 Interior Design Magazine, Best of the Year - Galataport Istanbul Underground Cruise Passenger Terminal
  • 2022 AHEAD (Awards for Hospitality Experience & Design) Asia 2022, Spa & Wellness - JOALI BEING
  • 2022 Restaurant Bar & Design Awards Health & Leisure - Flow, JOALI BEING
  • 2022 International Hotel & Property Awards (design et al), Hotels Under 200 Rooms Asia Pacific - JOALI BEING
  • 2022 Maison Française Turkey, Best Global Project of the Year - JOALI BEING
  • 2020 Skytrax World Airport Awards – “World’s Top 100 Airports” – Heydar Aliyev International Airport
  • 2019 Dezeen Awards Shortlist – Joali Maldives
  • 2017 International Yacht & Aviation Awards Interior Design – Aquarius 45m superyacht
  • 2016 Restaurant & Bar Design Award Shortlist – Duck & Rice / Kilimanjaro
  • 2016 A+Awards Jury Winner – Heydar Aliyev International Airport
  • 2015 WIN Awards Shortlist - “Interior Practice of the Year“
  • 2015 Skytrax World Airport Awards – “World’s Best Business Class Airport Lounge”
  • 2014 Red Dot Design Award – Heydar Aliyev International Airport
  • 2011 Tatler Travel Guide 2012 “The 101 Best Hotels in the World” – The House Hotel Bosphorus
  • 2011 Sunday Times - “The 100 Best Hotels of the World” – The House Hotel Nişantaşı
  • 2011 Condé Nast Traveller “Hot List” – The House Hotel Nişantaşı
  • 2010 HK Readers’ Choice Award “Best New Restaurant” – 208 Duecento Otto
  • 2010 Elle Decor “Best Restaurant Award” – 208 Duecento Otto
  • 2009 Condé Nast Traveller “Hot List” – Witt Istanbul
  • 2008 Sunday Times “Best Hotels of the World” – Witt Istanbul
  • 2006 Wallpaper* “Best Restaurant Award” – MüzedeChanga Restaurant

Products

  • 2015 EDIDA Turkey “Best Furniture Design” – Union Bed, “Bed Category”
  • 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards 2012 “Best Bed” – Suite Bed
  • 2010 EDIDA Turkey “Best Furniture Design” – Holy Coffee Table
  • 2010 Design Turkey “Superior Design Award” – Nest Chair
  • 2010 World Architecture Festival (WAF) – Shortlist “NEF 163 Residences”
  • 2008 EDIDA Turkey “Bedroom Category” – Bergere Bed, “Lighting Category” – Flying Spider
  • 2007 EDIDA Turkey “Excellent Design” – Bergere Bed, “Good Design” – Woody, One Armed
  • 2007 EDIDA Turkey “Furniture Category” – Pebble Table
  • 2005 Blueprint “Best Newcomer”
  • 2004 Wallpaper* “Best Young Designers”

Architectural and Interior Design Work

2022

  • İstinye Park
  • Hyatt Regency İzmir
  • Marcello e Matteo Restaurant
  • Malta Mercury Towers
  • Taner Ceylan Exhibition
  • Maça Spirit
  • Tarık Ediz Nişantaşı
  • 107 Parsel Galata
  • Deriner Evi
  • Istanbul Modern Restaurant
  • Polat Erzurum
  • THC Airport

2021

  • DenizPark Almaty
  • Kor Antalya
  • Cunda Hotel
  • Estee Lauder Office / Kanyon
  • Galataport Cruise Terminal
  • Joali Being
  • Fiba Holding

2020

  • Hilton Bosphorus
  • Tarık Ediz İstinyepark
  • Turkish House Turkish Bank
  • Ege Yapı
  • Şenkaya Kemerburgaz
  • Iniala Malta

2019

  • Iniala Thailand
  • JW Marriott Restaurant Octo
  • Swiss Hotel
  • Hilton Canopy
  • Stock Exchange Hotel / Manchester
  • Arabian Bakery /Saudi Arabia
  • Sweaters Hub
  • Uncommon London
  • Lav Madison

2018

  • Joali Maldives Muravandhoo
  • Moscow Airport Lounge
  • Four Seasons / Bodrum
  • Carinthia
  • Armani Residence Sales Office Ferko / Kemer
  • MNG Kargo
  • THC Emaar
  • Ozak Office
  • Benin Sofitel

2017

  • Whotel Omham / Rome
  • Stambul Restaurant – Grand Hyatt / Kuwait
  • Münferit Restaurant
  • THC / İzmir
  • Infinity Cobra Yacht
  • DKS Cyprus Hotel
  • Ferko Office
  • Pektaş Office
  • Hyatt Centric

2016

  • Beef & Liberty
  • The Wish Machine / London Biennale
  • Lavash / Belgrade
  • Estée Lauder Office
  • TAV Airport Lounge / Zürich
  • Tahincioğlu Bomonti
  • Postacıoğlu Law Office
  • Pilot Gallery
  • The House Café / Doha
  • The House Café / Baku
  • Egeyapı Yedikule
  • NABA
  • Mürver Restaurant / Karaköy
  • Aquarius
  • Estée Lauder

2015

  • Çınar Palace / Bağdat Caddesi
  • Private House / Bodrum
  • Kuriş Kule / Kartal
  • MüzedeChanga / Renovations
  • Eagle Hills Sales Centre / Abu Dhabi
  • Rafineri / Trump Towers
  • Bestseller Offices / Etiler
  • Pozitif Office
  • Kilimanjaro

2014

  • Private House / Palm Jumeriah, Dubai
  • Dice Kayek / Kuwait
  • Private House / Baku
  • Nef 02
  • Nef 11
  • Duck + Rice
  • Nef 47
  • Babaji
  • Ristorante Frescobaldi / London
  • Kemer Golf Resort Hotel
  • Nopa
  • Da Mario Restaurant / Kalamış
  • Heydar Aliyev International Airport
  • Central Office
  • L’ist İstinye Suites
  • Nurol Life

2013

  • Republika Academic Aparts
  • Savoy Ulus Clubhouse
  • Dogan TV Centre
  • Gaspar
  • Flamingo Restaurant

2012

  • Rönesans Kısıklı
  • Opera Palas
  • Acıbadem Executive Office
  • Kitchenette / Etiler
  • Kitchenette / St. Petersburg
  • The House Café / Caddebostan
  • The House Café / Baku
  • Blue Erdos / China
  • Beyoğlu Municipal Building Executive Office

2011

  • Autoban Gallery
  • Dice Kayek Pop-Up Store / Galeries Lafayette
  • Razzia Restaurant / Zurich
  • Crowne Plaza St. Petersburg
  • The House Café / Ankara Çukurambar
  • The House Café / Nişantaşı
  • Vakko Wedding / Suadiye
  • Vakko Boutique / Atatürk Airport
  • Vakko Boutique / Metrocity
  • Polar Moda / Maçka
  • Hermés / Istinye Park
  • MW Holding Office
  • Kitchenette / Bağdat Caddesi
  • Kitchenette / Ortaköy
  • Kitchenette / Moscow
  • Kitchenette / Atatürk Airport
  • The House Hotel Bosphorus
  • Anjelique
  • Turkish Airlines CIP

2010

  • Bagno Restaurant / Bodrum
  • The House Café / Antalya
  • Vakko / Ankara
  • Hermés / Nişantaşı
  • Vakko / Antalya
  • Vakko / Adana
  • Vakko Wedding / Akaretler
  • Nef Göktürk
  • Nef Office / YapıKredi Plaza
  • Coca-Cola Office / Istanbul
  • Macro Center / Akmerkez
  • Presidential Dininghall / Ankara
  • The House Hotel Nişantaşı
  • Vakko Headquarters / Nakkaştepe
  • Tres Encinas
  • The House Hotel Galatasaray
  • Münferit
  • Nef Flats 163
  • 208 - Duecento Otto
  • Arzu Kaprol / Galata

2009

  • Arzu Kaprol / Kuruçeşme
  • Ayazpaşa Residence
  • Doco Office
  • Ojeni Residence
  • Gina
  • Kitchenette / Ankara
  • The House Café / Kanyon
  • Vakko / Nişantaşı
  • Anjelique
  • Istanbul 2010 / Frankfurt
  • Masa Restaurant / Istinye Park
  • Vakko Chocolate / Istinye Park
  • Mama
  • V2K designers
  • Macro Center / Kuruçeşme
  • Komşu Fırın

2008

  • Tünel Residence
  • The Marmara Şişli
  • Kitchenette / Bebek
  • Kitchenette / Astoria
  • Kitchenette / Taksim
  • The House Café / Ankara
  • The House Café / Bebek
  • The House Café / Capacity
  • The House Café / İstiklal
  • The House Café / Teşvikiye Corner
  • Karaköy Lokantası
  • Witt Istanbul Suites

2007

  • AFM / Istinye Park
  • The House Café / Istinye Park
  • Vakko / Istinye Park
  • W / Istinye Park
  • V2K / Kanyon
  • AFM / Beyoğlu
  • Café Nero / Bebek
  • Turkcell Arena
  • Ayazpaşa Residence

2006

  • Beyoğlu Residence
  • Art 8
  • Kitchenette / Kanyon
  • Vakko Shoes & Bags
  • Vakko Couture
  • Vakko Wedding / Nişantaşı
  • Vakko / Kanyon
  • Vakko Decor
  • Sosa / Kanyon
  • The House Café / Hillside
  • Vakko / Akmerkez
  • Vakkorama / Akmerkez
  • Vakkorama / Izmir

2005

  • Club 29
  • Make Fresh Media
  • Bistro 33
  • Passage Cafe
  • The House Café / Tünel
  • The House Café / Ortaköy
  • The House Café / Teşvikiye
  • MüzedeChanga
  • Da Mario Restaurant / Etiler

2004

  • Office 1 Superstore
  • Saloon
  • Weekend House Hereke
  • Loft / Mısır Apartment

2003

  • Sedir
  • Levent House

Ongoing and Future Projects